Instant Pot Creamy Spinach Chicken and Tomato Pasta

The Instant Pot Creamy Spinach Chicken and Tomato Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish that's packed with protein, vegetables, and creamy goodness. It's surprisingly easy to make, thanks to the efficiency of the Instant Pot, and can be ready in just 30 minutes.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prepare the chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Thaw and drain the spinach: If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out excess water.

Step 3

Measure and set aside: Measure out the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, heavy cream, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Set them aside for easy access during cooking.

Step 4

Sauté the chicken and vegetables: Add olive oil to the Instant Pot and set it to the "Sauté" setting. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes. Then, add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Finally, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, until fragrant.

Step 5

Deglaze the pot: Once the chicken and vegetables are cooked, deglaze the pot by adding a splash of liquid, such as water or white wine, and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a spatula. This will add flavor to the dish.

Step 6

Add the tomatoes, sauce, and cream: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and heavy cream. Ensure the mixture is well combined and coats the chicken and vegetables.

Step 7

Season the sauce: Add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir to distribute the seasonings evenly.

Step 8

Add the pasta: Break the pasta into smaller pieces if necessary and add it to the Instant Pot. Stir to coat the pasta in the sauce.

Step 9

Cook the pasta: Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and set the pressure cooker valve to "Sealing." Select the "Manual" setting and cook for 4 minutes.

Step 10

Release pressure naturally: Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. This allows the pasta to continue cooking gently and prevents the release of hot steam.

Step 11

Release remaining pressure manually: After the natural pressure release period, carefully release any remaining pressure manually.

Step 12

Stir in the spinach: Add the thawed and drained spinach to the Instant Pot. Stir until the spinach is wilted and incorporated into the dish.

Step 13

Serve hot: Serve the Instant Pot Creamy Spinach, Chicken, and Tomato Pasta immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.